District Executive Chef — Lead 6-8 Cafés

Tatte Bakery & Cafe; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay: $105,000-$130,000 per

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation time

Paid sick time

Flexible schedules with no late nights

Free meals and beverages during each a

Free mental health support

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Tatte Bakery & Cafe seeks a seasoned Multi-Unit District Executive Chef to lead and develop kitchen teams across 6–8 cafes in the Tri-State area. You will coach managers, ensure food safety, quality, and adherence to recipes, while driving operational excellence and joining cross-functional leadership initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years in a District Executive Chef role, strong P&L experience, and a track record of building strong kitchen cultures.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of District Executive Chef experience managing 4+ high-volume, full-service and/or polished fast-casual restaurants.
• Demonstrated success supporting guest service excellence and P&L management, including sales, inventory, labor, and operational reporting.
• Proven leadership experience selecting, developing, training, and coaching kitchen leaders and savory operations teams.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Train cafe managers, supervisors, and hourly team members on food safety, sanitation, food quality, and professional development.
• Support building and training teams for New Cafe Openings (NCO).
• Build trust through clear communication, coaching, and feedback.
• Partner with District Managers to select, develop, and manage kitchen leaders, including succession planning.
• Maintain food quality standards across savory operations and ensure adherence to recipe specifications.
• Oversee the rollout of new savory menu items.
• Implement and maintain all cafe kitchen systems and operational standards.
• Support food safety and sanitation procedures across all cafes.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service excellence

P&L management

Team coaching

Organizational skills

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BS in Culinary Arts or Hospitality (preferred)

AS degree / Culinary certificate (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

UKG/UltiPro

Toast POS

CrunchTime

TeamworX

Job description

Tatte Bakery & Cafe seeks a seasoned Multi-Unit District Executive Chef to lead and develop kitchen teams across 6–8 cafes in the Tri-State area. You will coach managers, ensure food safety, quality, and adherence to recipes, while driving operational excellence and joining cross-functional leadership initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years in a District Executive Chef role, strong P&L experience, and a track record of building strong kitchen cultures.